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buxfan4life;1907381; said:
Used to drive to HH once a year from Columbus. I always took RT 23 to Chilicothe, where I picked up 35 into WVA and I-64 over to I-77.

This was 8-10+ years ago and it was faster by about 20mins than 33 at that time.

Where are you staying in HH? First time there? Was just there a couple of weeks ago. I can give you suggestions on places to eat, golf, etc. if you want.
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:lol: I honestly don't know where we're staying. I know that my wife looked it up...asked if I liked it...I said yes. I must've been on autopilot, because the only details I remember are that there will be a beach involved, and that we have a kitchen in the condo? apartment? hotel? where we're staying.

First to HH. First time to that part of the country, except for the occasional layover in Atlanta.

Thanks for the tip about the route. 23 and 33 have had so much construction over the last ten years, I wonder if 23 is still faster, and 33 is still a cluster.
 
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IronBuckI;1907419; said:
:lol: I honestly don't know where we're staying. I know that my wife looked it up...asked if I liked it...I said yes. I must've been on autopilot, because the only details I remember are that there will be a beach involved, and that we have a kitchen in the condo? apartment? hotel? where we're staying.

First to HH. First time to that part of the country, except for the occasional layover in Atlanta.

Thanks for the tip about the route. 23 and 33 have had so much construction over the last ten years, I wonder if 23 is still faster, and 33 is still a cluster.
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Find out where and hit me back. Know the island pretty well and can give you some tips on good places.
 
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i'm heading out to Disney world the week after Easter.
kids are out of school that week.

then in early june, we're going to go spend a few days in Houston.
do a little sight seeing, and take the boys to their 1st ever major league baseball game.
 
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IronBuckI;1907508; said:
Breakers on North Forest Beach Drive.
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Right in the heart of Coligny. Lots of cool little shops around there, and a few decent places to eat (Earle of Sandwich Pub, Steamers, Aqua, etc.) We usually stay at the Marriott Grande Ocean just down the beach.

Kenny Bs next to the Bi-Lo off Pope ave is a great place for breakfast on Sundays. That is a short bike ride/walk from where you are staying. New Orleans style food, and they do a great buffet on Sunday mornings. It is a small place, almost a dive, but good food and friendly people.

If you make it into Sea Pines plantation (right down South Forest Beach Dr.), there are a couple good places. At South Beach you have The Salty Dog Cafe; in Harbor Town (where the lighthouse is) there is The Quarterdeck and The Crazy Crab (I always get the steam bucket there). There are a few other places in and around Harbor Town, but I have not been to any.

Went to a new (for me) place this last time called The Old Fort Pub. It is back inland quite aways (near the "ankle"), and it is a bit on the pricey side, but is was very good and had a great view of the sunset in the evening over the inlet it sits on.

And if you're in the mood for some pizza at a place with a lot of Ohio State flavor, go here: http://www.hhipizza.com/

Do you golf? If so and you can get on Oyster Reef, definately worth it. Tight course with a really nice signature hole (I think is is 14) that has a great view of the ocean from the tee box.

I am heading up there again in July to meet up with my whole family (parents, sisters and their families), but we are staying at the Marriott Surf Watch this go around, which is about 2 miles north on the beach from where you are staying.
 
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IronBuckI;1907372; said:
My wife and I are going to Hilton Head in a few weeks. We're driving from Columbus, and my question is; How bad is US 33 south of Columbus and into West Virginia? Google maps has that as the fastest and shortest (mileage) route, but my wife and I both have an unreasonable hatred of stop lights. Does US 33 go through a lot of towns, or is it pretty much 4+ lane highway all the way through? If it's 2 lanes for any significant distance, or goes through a half dozen towns, I'll probably just take I-70 all the way to I-77. That way over 700 of the 726 miles will be interstate. The I-70 to I-77 route adds ~30 minutes to the trip, but what's 30 minutes when you're already driving 12+ hours? :biggrin:
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That's the route we take every year.

Once you get past Canal Winchester, it really isn't bad at all. They have a nifty bypass around Lancaster which helps a lot. Nelsonville is pretty slow, but that only lasts about 5-10 minutes.

Other than that, there are a couple short stretches where it's 2-lane, but the truck traffic is minimal, so it's usually moving along at a pretty good clip, ~55-60 mph.

Plus, it takes you through the thriving metropolis of Ravenswood, WV - I desperately want to change my first name to "Lord" and move there so I can be Lord Bucky of Ravenswood.

We took 23 to 35 a couple years back an it was a pain in the ass. We ended up stuck behind a couple semi's on a 2-lane road on a rainy night.
 
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I did the drive down to HHI one spring break in college. I am pretty sure we took 23 south not 33. I do not recall any issues, this was probably in 2003.

Wife and I are headed out to Scottsdale Tuesday for a few nights. Staying at the Four Seasons. I am looking to play golf twice while I am out there--I know i can get on Troon North since its "connected" to the hotel. Any other suggestions? I have played the ASU course and Raven. fourteenandoh, has recommended Papago in the past...I would appreciate any suggestions. Also need dinner recommendations.
 
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